Table 3.
Comparison of clinical outcomes after intensive care between pulmonary and non-pulmonary disorder groups
| Clinical outcomes | Non-pulmonary disorder (n = 9,063) | Pulmonary disorder (n = 3,875) | Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result of ICU discharge | |||
| Discharge to home | 4,822 (53.2) | 1,685 (43.5) | –9.7 (–11.6 to –7.9) |
| Transfer to other hospital | 257 (2.8) | 95 (2.5) | –0.4 (–1.0 to 0.2) |
| Return to previous health care unit | 180 (2.0) | 45 (1.2) | –0.8 (–1.3 to –0.4) |
| In-hospital death | 1,871 (20.6) | 1,269 (32.7) | 12.1 (10.4 to 13.8) |
| Continue to hospitalization for other complainta | 1,933 (21.3) | 781 (20.2) | –1.2 (–2.7 to 0.3) |
| Re-admission to ICU | 1,400 (15.4) | 884 (22.8) | 7.4 (5.8 to 8.9) |
Values are presented as number (%).
CI, confidence interval; ICU, intensive care unit.
a
These patients continued to be hospitalized due to one or more complaints other than the chief complaint at initial admission.